Special Optional Add-on Activities: Delegate registration required (space is Limited)
Hands-on Underwater Filmmaking
Sessions This
is a very special hands-on instructional experience. State of the art
professional camera equipment & Amphibico underwater housings
provided. Bring your own mask, fins, & snorkel or dive gear. Classes
will be given on snorkel so need not be dive certified but should be a
proficient swimmer.
Back
again for BLUE 2010, marine cinematographer Tom Campbell & Amphibico,
innovative
leader in underwater housing & lighting systems, team up to
present
their highly successful seminar that was sold out at BLUE 2009. If
you're
serious about your career and have ever wondered why 10% of the
people
in this industry make 90% of the money, or how to improve your
cinematography
skills, or what equipment to use to get professional
results,
this is the seminar you don't want to miss!
Tom
shares both shooting and marketing tips that are beneficial for both
beginning
& experienced cinematographers. With informative presentations
combined
with hands on training in the pool with various Amphibico
housings,
you'll gain valuable insights into surviving in this competitive
market
and economically demanding times.
Comments
from a few of last year's 24 participants say it all:
"You
are a true professional and I love that you have done so much to help
clear
a path for those around you. I still have a lot to learn when it
comes
to filming underwater, and I should jump on any chance I
get...especially
when you are teaching it." - Rob Sams, Sisbro Studios,
Portland,
OR
"I
found your hands on workshop to be extremely helpful and informative; I
certainly
came away learning more than I had even hoped for. Sometimes
just
hearing how another guy thinks about a certain problem or getting
another
perspective on how to manage the business end is incredibly
valuable.
Not everyone is as generous with that type of hard to get info
so
Thanks!"- Doug Clevenger, DP, Chicago, IL
"That
workshop was the most valuable learning experience I had a chance to
participate
in at the festival. The wisdom Tom shared from his experiences
is
still percolating in my head, and will continue to do so for some
time."
Stefani Gordon, Open Boat Films, Livingston, MT
"I
thoroughly enjoyed your talk on the last day at the pool and felt as
though
I was perpetually learning throughout the entire day. I felt like a
sponge
every time I was listening to you all week long. I think what I
learned
most from you is how you've run your company from a business
perspective.
To me, aside from your obvious abilities, your business sense
is
what sets you apart from virtually everyone else in the industry." -
Bryce
Groark, Living Ocean Productions, Kona, HI
Session One: Saturday August 28, 2010 Class room 10AM - 1PM Break for lunch In pool 2PM - 4PM
$195.
Using Digital SLR for Video Production: Point Lobos In the Field Workshop Presented by Kip Evans Wednesday August 29, 2010
As technology moves the worlds of photography and filmmaking closer, we are excited to offer a very special hands-on educational experience where you will be able to explore the opportunities now available by utilizing the DSLR technologies that blend the traditional boundaries between motion and still. With instructional time spent in both the field and in the classroom this workshop is lead by professional photographer/cinematographer Kip Evans. Kip is actively using the HD SLR technology in his current production work both above and below the surface. The workshop will cover information on camera applications, menus, lighting, workflow, post-production options and tips specific to underwater asset acquisition. Balancing creative opportunity with technical understanding, this full day event is designed to provide you with skills to capture beautiful moving images by optimizing the creative possibilities of this breakthrough technology in the digital still camera. Our day will begin with a morning hike where we will shoot a variety of subjects ranging from landscape scenes to wildlife found on our topside expedition. Then in the afternoon we will return to the classroom to process our footage and create a short video project. Don't miss this chance to broaden your videography skills and further develop your understanding of the DSLR video production process while experiencing the inspiring scenery of the iconic Point Lobos State Reserve in Carmel, California. This workshop is limited to 15 people. So register early. What you will learn:
Camera choices
Video Formats
What lenses work best
Tripods
Audio
Working with your camera's informational features
Underwater housings and applications
Lighting
White Balance
Importing your footage into Final Cut Pro
Date: Wed August 29th, 2010 Time: 8:00 am Transportation shuttle departs the Portola Hotel In the Field session from 8:30am - 12:00pm Classroom session from 1:00pm - 4:00pm Costs: $235 Lunch is included
Requirements: 1. Digital SLR capable of shooting video 2. Laptop computer with Final Cut Pro or other editing software 3. Tripod
Comfortable Hiking shoes recommended Rental equipment is available upon request but must be reserved ahead of time. Contact us to arrange for your needs. info@blueoceanfilmfestival.org
Kip Evans is a professional photographer and underwater explorer. During the past 10 years he has worked on a number of National Geographic Society projects including the Sustainable Seas Expeditions, where he served as the chief photographer for noted marine biologist and National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Dr. Sylvia Earle. During this period Kip spent over 300 hours diving submersibles at depths down to 1,800 feet. Some of his recent expeditions have taken him to Cuba, Belize, Mexico and the Middle East. As a cinematographer, Kip has worked on a number of underwater documentaries, including specials for CNN, BBC, Discovery Channel and the National Geographic, including "Pearl Harbor - Legacy of Attack" with Dr. Robert Ballard (discoverer of the Titanic). Most recently he completed a short documentary on the whale sharks of Holbox Island, Mexico and a film on California's Marine Protected Areas. Kip's images have been widely published in hundreds of books, exhibits, and documentaries worldwide including National Geographic magazine, Patagonia, and Outside. In addition to his photography experience, Kip has worked as a marine biologist, expedition leader, and an educator for the National Marine Sanctuary Program.
August, 29th Field session 8:30am - 12:00pm Class session 1:00pm - 4:00pm
